MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Gov. Tony Evers announced $1.41 million in coastal grants to 40 local communities across Wisconsin Monday.
The grants from the Department of Administration’s (DOA) Wisconsin Coastal Management Program support quality of life, foster economic development, create resiliency, and protect and improve the Great Lakes resources in Wisconsin’s coastal communities.
Some of those in Northeast Wisconsin include Ashwaubomay River bridge, a wetland preserve bridge restoration in Ephraim and green storm water infrastructure.
“Wisconsin’s Great Lakes are critical to our state’s economy and our heritage,” said Gov. Evers. “Both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior provide our residents with drinking water, commerce, and fun. From Bayfield to Sheboygan and Milwaukee to Kenosha, our Great Lakes help make Wisconsin an undeniably beautiful destination for residents and tourists. These grants will help support incredible work being across the state, including to support public access, restore habitat, and control pollution.”
The next Request for Proposals will be available August 2021, with an application deadline of early November 2021.
